I just got back home from the range and wanted to tell you how satisfied I am with Chris's course. I have been shooting for close to 50 years and carrying since about 1975. I pride myself on being a pretty decent shooter BUT, this is the first course of this type that I have ever taken and at almost 66 I didn't know all that I didn't know. Chris is a very professional trainer and a gentleman. Everyone had a great time and I know I learned a lot. Chris is a real asset.
Jim Herbert, Buffalo N.Y.


A letter from David Tomidy-Director, Oneida County Probation Department
Letter MDTS Combative Pistol Skills.pdf


The training we’ve received with MDTS in my opinion supersedes our fleet’s training techniques. Chris' training better prepared me and my other officers to face realistic obstacles that we may face in our industry. I feel that MDTS would be a great addition to any one person or private/ corporate security department to include in training to get a variety of different training.
Lt. Mike Bleakley- Nuclear Security, Response Team Leader.


Chris is a dynamic teacher and has made this class a great way to learn about our firearms as well as our ability to effectively utilize the carbine. Chris describes this course as a lesson in fundamentals. I would have to agree. Rather than teaching about the weapon, he taught us about our capabilites in safely handling these weapons as an extension of ourselves. It was a class about having/using another "tool" (for lack of a better term) in our armamentarium for self defense. Chris covered alot of material for one day. He has designed the course in such a way that each subsequent topic adds to and reinforces the previous topic. Chris has the rare and exceptional ability to teach well. He explains as well as demonstrates what he expects us to learn. He integrates alot of material which is relevent to the lesson module. As a physician, I am impressed with his understanding of human anatomy and physiology as well as his medical knowledge. Who, besides Chris, could make rods and cones an interesting subject. His first aid lesson during one of his other courses was "cutting edge". Everything he teaches is relevent. There are no wasted moments or words. He takes advantage of "teachable moments" even in the middle of a drill. He will repeat somethings repeatedly. This is a big clue on what the "take home" messages are. The drills were fun as well as functional. We shot approximately 450 carbine rounds and about 50 pistol. The class was designed to allow the more advanced students progress and the less experienced students gain some confidence. I don't think there was anyone who thought the class was too elementary or too advanced. At the end of the day I was surprised by the people who said thay had minimal experince with the carbine or never really handled one in this kind of environment. No one appeared inexperienced. Everyone was pushed to the limit of their ability.
Jason Wong, Manahawkin NJ


A letter from Marc Swensen-Director of Operations, Global Security Associates
Letter MDTS Combative Carbine Skills 1 & 2.pdf


Chris Fry and MDTS Training is on par with many tactical training classes that I have taken such as Black Water and 10-8 Consulting.
Robert Hevesi, Deptford NJ


The training provided by MDTS is some of the most realistic and practical that I have witnessed in over forty years of Law Enforcement training. It is as close as you can get to a real street fight in a controlled environment. I recommend this course to anyone who may need to prepare for a violent personal encounter or forceful arrest procedure.
K Wilkinson, CPP SAFE Training Division


The best rifle training I have ever attended!
Stefen Nole, Full Time Law Enforcement Officer & ERT Team Member


Chris is the most educated and effective instructor I know in the area of modern full-force combatives training. Anyone fortunate enough to attend his scenario-based program knows what it's like to experience and overcome the effects of stress during physical conflict. Chris' full-force scenarios put you in the fight…no other training method prepares you as well for the realities of close quarter combat.
Steve Krystek, Director- Progressive F.O.R.C.E. Concepts and full-time Law Enforcement Officer/Trainer


It’s fast, aggressive and effective. Modern Defensive Training Systems utilizes an explosive full-force approach to self-defense training that blends physical frenzy with a combative philosophy. If you are looking for a training course that will provide you with effective street combative skills….look no further!!!
Steven T. Baker, CPP President, VTI & Associates


Simply the BEST Children's safety program I've yet to see in over 20 years of Law Enforcement!
J. Syrotynski, Co-Director of Security Utica City Schools, Ret. 20+ year Law Enforcement Officer


Chris Fry and Modern Defensive Training Systems provide some of the most realistic and effective Adrenaline Stress Scenario Training programs for Law Enforcement and Military Operators that I have seen in 30+ years of Adrenaline Stress Training and Teaching. Certainly the future of Combatives training!
Bill Kipp, Creator of F.A.S.T. Defense, R.M.C.A.T. Head Instructor, Former Marine Force Recon Team Leader


In reading and hearing of the concerns about violence in schools it is a good thing that there are resources such as MDTS Self Defense for Children available to our students. Chris Fry has the ability to tackle a very sensitive and often fearful topic for children and adults in a positive and effective manner. I personally took the class with my 15 year old son. We both walked away with a sense of inner strength and confidence in our own personal lives. The Utica City School District is fortunate to be able to provide this training for the students through the Safe Schools Healthy Students Initiative.
Nancy K. Kelly, Director Utica Safe Schools/Healthy Students Partnership Inc.


Some of the most realistic and practical counter-edged weapon training I have ever seen.
Thomas Oneil, Corrections Officer & DT Trainer for 13 years